- The O. Max Gardner Award. This award, named in honor of the former governor, is made annually to a member of the faculties of the University of North Carolina system who, in the opinion of the Board of Governors Committee, “during the current scholastic year, has made the greatest contribution to the welfare of the human race.” The university deadline for nominations is Friday, October 28, 2016. The college deadline, therefore, for submitting nominations to my office will be Friday, October 14. The college research committee will review these nominations.
- The Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence. This award, established by the NC State University Board of Trustees in 1992, recognizes the contributions to the university of Alexander Q. Holladay, who served as its first Professor of History and its first President.
The purpose of this award is to recognize members of the faculty who over their careers have made outstanding contributions to the University through their achievements in research, teaching, or extension and engagement. This award is intended to be the highest award made by the University in recognition of faculty achievement and a reward in recognition of the achievements and contributions of a faculty career at North Carolina State University. The university deadline for nominations is Friday, December 9. The college deadline, therefore, for submitting nominations to my office will be Friday, November 18 (the longer lead time is needed because of the intervening Thanksgiving Holiday). The college research committee, will review these nominations.
Additional details about these awards are found by following the links listed above. Our college has outstanding faculty, many of which would be outstanding candidates for these awards. If you are considering nominating a colleague for either of these awards and have any questions, please feel free to contact me. These award nominations do require some advance planning, so it's not too early to begin the process.
